For women, fertility tests begin with a general physical examination and progress to a general gynecological examination. To find the root of female infertility, there are special fertility tests. Some of these tests are highlighted here, along with how to check female fertility.
2. • For women, fertility tests begin with a general physical examination and progress
to a general gynecological examination.
• To find the root of female infertility, there are special fertility tests.
• Some of these tests are highlighted here, along with how to check female
fertility.
3. Ovulation Test:
• This test is used to verify ovulation.
• It uses ovulation predictor kits, temperature charts, blood tests, and ultrasounds.
• A blood test is done to measure hormone levels that determine whether the woman being
tested is ovulating.
Ovarian function test:
• Ovarian function is a test to check how hormones work during the ovulation cycle.
• On the third day of the menstrual cycle, estradiol and follicle-stimulating hormones are
measured.
• Ultrasound and blood tests to check inhibin levels can be used to confirm ovulation.
4. Luteal phase test:
• This test evaluates progesterone levels as well as other hormones.
• This is a more comprehensive method of testing hormones such as luteinizing hormones,
follicle-stimulating hormones, estradiol, progesterone, and prolactin. Thus, luteal phase
testing includes hormone blood tests such as estrogen level testing.
Note: Ovulation testing, ovarian function tests, and luteal phase tests are all components of
ovarian tests, which are an important part of female fertility testing.
Hysterosalpingography: This test evaluates the uterus and fallopian tubes.
• It detects blockages or other problems. The test is performed using X-ray contrast that is
injected into the uterus.
5. Ovarian reserve testing:
• The number of eggs available for ovulation is determined by the ovarian reserve test.
• The test examines ovulatory and pituitary hormones, which regulate reproductive
processes.
Endometrial biopsy:
• Before menstruation, a small piece of tissue from the endometrium is removed.
• This is done to see if the endometrial lining is thick enough for a fertilized egg to implant
and grow.
• Advise as per the situation.
6. Imaging tests:
• Laparoscopy and hysteroscopy are imaging tests.
• Hysteroscopy uses a thin, lighted instrument to detect uterine anomalies missed by
ultrasound.
• In this procedure, a device is placed in the cervix.
• On the other hand, laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure.
• A small incision is made below the navel and a thin viewing instrument is inserted to view
the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes.
• Endometriosis, scarring, blockages, and other abnormalities in the uterus and fallopian
tubes are all detected by laparoscopy.
7. Cervical Mucus Tests:
• Cervical tests include bacterial testing as well as a post-coital test (PCT).
• Determines whether sperm can pass through the cervical mucus and survive.
Ultrasound tests:
• Ultrasound tests are used to determine the thickness of the lining of the uterus
(endometrium).
• It helps in monitoring ovarian follicle development as well as an examination of the
uterus and ovaries.
8. Hysterosalpingogram (HSG):
• An HSG test is an X-ray of your uterus and fallopian tubes. In this procedure, dye is
injected through the cervix into the fallopian tubes and uterus.
• Any obstruction in the uterus can be identified using this dye.
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• Although all these tests are done to check female infertility, the results of these tests vary
from patient to patient.
9. • To be more specific, all the above tests will be suggested depending on the patient's
condition.
• Gynecologists and fertility specialists may recommend only blood tests for a healthy
woman, while an unhealthy woman may need a battery of tests to identify the source of
her infertility.
• A common first step in all these tests is a medical history analysis, as well as a discussion
of other topics such as contraceptive use, menstrual and pregnancy history, past
medications, and more.
10. • This step is followed by a preliminary test and then a special test.
• In short, all types of female infertility tests are part of a long series of visits and
discussions and are entirely based on the patient's condition.
• Consult with a fertility specialist who is an expert in their field.